Local Rule 233: MOTIONS FOR ADMINISTRATIVE RELIEF

RULE 233 (Fed. R. Civ. P. 6, Fed. R. Civ. P. 16, Fed. R. Civ. P. 78)

MOTIONS FOR ADMINISTRATIVE RELIEF Miscellaneous administrative matters which require a Court order may be brought to the Court's attention through a motion for administrative relief. Examples of matters that such motions may address include motions to exceed applicable page limitations; requests to shorten time on a motion; requests to extend a response deadline; requests to alter a briefing schedule; or requests to alter a discovery schedule that does not affect dispositive motion filing dates, trial dates, or the final pre-trial conference.

(a) Procedure for Filing. A motion for administrative relief:

(1) must be labeled as a motion for administrative relief;

(2) may not exceed 5 pages (excluding declarations and exhibits);

(3) must set forth specifically the action requested, the reasons supporting the request, and relevant background information (such as a description of any similar relief that has previously been granted);

(4) must be accompanied by a proposed order;

(5) must include a statement setting forth the position of all parties affected by the motion, or a statement explaining why such position could not be ascertained; and

(6) if manually filed, must be delivered with all attachments on all parties on the same day the motion is filed.

(b) Opposition or Supporting Statement. Any non-moving party may file an opposition or supporting statement relating to a Motion for Administrative Relief within five (5) days after the motion has been filed. The opposition or supporting statement:

(1) may not exceed 5 pages (excluding declarations and exhibits);

(2) must set forth specifically the reasons for the opposition or supporting statement; and

(3) if manually filed, must be delivered to all other parties the same day it is filed.

(c) Submitted without Hearing. Unless otherwise ordered, a Motion for Administrative Relief is submitted on the day after the opposition is due for immediate action by the Court without hearing.